Malaysia's support on BRI welcomed

China appreciates Malaysia's support in the Belt and Road Initiative and welcomes the participation of the country's prime minister in the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Wang's comment came as he met in Beijing with the visiting Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dato' Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob.

Wang said China welcomes the participation of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in the second forum, which is set to encourage broader prospects for bilateral, all-around cooperation.